Expression of Interest - Individual Consultant (Plant Pathologist)

About the Role

Join International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA) as a Expression of Interest - Individual Consultant (Plant Pathologist) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

• The consultant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Coordinate seasonal soybean rust isolate collection from identified hotspot locations.

• Supervise isolate multiplication and support phenotypic characterization.

• Design and oversee multi-location field trials under natural infection.

• Develop standardized rust scoring protocols and ensure robust experimental design.

Requirements

• and Experience Advanced degree (Ph.

• preferred) in Plant Pathology, Agronomy, Plant Breeding and Genetics, or a closely related discipline.

• Minimum of 5–8 years of relevant professional experience in plant disease management, crop health, or related technical areas.

• Demonstrated expertise in fungal plant pathogens, particularly Phakopsora pachyrhizi (soybean rust).

Work Schedule

• Full-time position.

• No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA) as a Expression of Interest - Individual Consultant (Plant Pathologist).